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For many, being able to work from home is a boon: saving time on your commute, working in your sweatpants, throwing in a load of laundry before a meeting. People it makes them happier. But a new study suggests that, despite all the advantages, working from home isn’t creating a happier workforce. It’s making people more socially isolated. We get into all the details with NPR mental health correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee.<\/p>\n

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For many, being able to work from home is a boon: saving time on your commute, working in your sweatpants, throwing in a load of laundry before a meeting. People say<\/em> it makes them happier. But a new study suggests that, despite all the advantages, working from home isn\u2019t creating a happier workforce. It\u2019s making people more socially isolated. We get into all the details with NPR mental health correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Interested in more everyday science? Email us your question at <\/em>shortwave@npr.org<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. It includes perks like bonus episodes, early access, archive access, curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. 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